Where to File
If born in the Philippines
o The petition shall be filed with the local civil registry office of the city
or municipality where the birth is registered.
o When the petitioner had already migrated to another place within the
Philippines and it would not be practical for such party to appear in
person with the civil registrar of the place of birth, the petition may
be filed with the civil registry office where he/she is currently residing
If born abroad
o If born abroad, with the Philippine Consulate where the birth was
reported.
Supporting Documents
1. Certified machine copy of the birth record containing the entry to be
corrected;
2. Not less than two (2) private or public documents upon which the
correction shall be based like baptismal certificate, voters affidavit,
employment record, GSIS/SSS record, medical record, business record,
drivers license, insurance, land titles, certificate of land transfer, bank
passbook, NBI/police clearance, civil registry records of ascendants;
3. Notice/Certificate of Posting;
4. Payment of one thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) as filing fee.For petitions
filed abroad a fee of $50.00 or equivalent value in local currency shall
be collected;
5. Other documents which may be required by the concerned civil
registrar.